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JFAC approves $8.14 million boost, 5 FTEs for Idaho Parks and Recreation
Summary
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved $8,135,700 in additional spending for the Department of Parks and Recreation, including funds for park personnel, targeted pay increases, capital improvements at Bear Lake and Lake Cascade, and a program consolidation transfer; the motion adds five full‑time equivalent positions.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on March 11 approved additional spending requests for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, funding personnel, targeted pay increases and capital projects and adding five full‑time equivalent positions.
The committee voted to add $5,410,700 from dedicated funds and $2,725,000 from federal funds, a total of $8,135,700, and five new FTEs to the department’s FY2026 budget. The motion, offered by Senator Hart and seconded by Representative Manwaring, bundled several line items including $321,100 for park personnel, $210,000 for seasonal group positions, $195,000 for statewide operating costs, $309,100 to increase pay for targeted positions, $4,000,000 for…
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